公开(公告)号：US20240294271A1

公开(公告)日：2024-09-05

申请号：US18518881

申请日：2023-11-24

Applicant: JETZERO, INC.

Inventor： Ronald Tatsuji Kawai ,  Shailesh Atreya

IPC: B64F1/28 ,  B64C39/10 ,  B64D37/08 ,  B64D37/30

CPC classification number: B64F1/28 ,  B64C39/10 ,  B64D37/08 ,  B64D37/30 ,  B64C2039/105

Abstract: In an aspect, an aircraft fueling apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes at least a container comprising a fuel tank configured to store liquified gas fuel. The apparatus may also include a translocation device configured to carry the at least a container. An orientation guidance track may also be included in the apparatus. The orientation guidance track may be configured to direct a movement of the translocation device to a first position.

公开(公告)号：US12030667B2

公开(公告)日：2024-07-09

申请号：US16961444

申请日：2019-01-08

Applicant: SHELL OIL COMPANY

Inventor： Bernhard Hans Maedler ,  Griffin Michael Valentich

IPC: B64F1/28 ,  B64D39/00 ,  B67D7/32 ,  B67D7/36

CPC classification number: B64F1/28 ,  B64D39/00 ,  B67D7/3245 ,  B67D7/36

Abstract: A flow booster for optimizing flow of fuel passing into an aircraft. The flow booster includes a fuel intake fluidly coupled to the fuel circuit, and includes a housing and a piston. The piston has a piston head slidably movable in the housing to define h a variable fuel inlet to receive the fuel. The fuel applies a fuel force to the piston. An intake tuner is operatively connected to the fuel M intake, and has a tuning force applied to the piston against the fuel force. A trigger is coupled to the intake tuner to vary the tuning force applied by the intake tuner. The flow regulator is coupled to sensors to receive fuel measurements. A flow regulator is operatively connected to the trigger to activate the trigger in response to the fuel measurements whereby the flow of the fuel into the aircraft is continuously adjustable during refueling.

公开(公告)号：US20230406531A1

公开(公告)日：2023-12-21

申请号：US18457865

申请日：2023-08-29

Applicant: FliteLogix, LLC

Inventor： Walter Lehmer Dunn, Jr. ,  Chad James Unrau ,  Vernon Lee Tindell ,  Thomas Walter Hanke

IPC: B64D37/32 ,  B64D37/16 ,  B64F1/28

CPC classification number: B64D37/32 ,  B64D37/16 ,  B64F1/28 ,  B67D7/348

Abstract: A system ensures the correct type of fuel is dispensed in an aircraft while removing the introduction of human error in the refueling process. The system includes an RFID tag disposed at one or more aircraft that electronically stores data such as engine type, engine hours, fuel type, tail number, and pilot/subscriber data for the aircraft on which the RFID tag is disposed. An RFID reader is disposed at or near a fuel dispensing mechanism, such as a fuel truck or tank. A signal indicative of fuel type is emitted from the RFID tag to the RFID reader. RFID tags on aircraft that are enrolled in the system's subscription service enable aircraft to be recognized by a module operating the fuel dispensing mechanism. Based on a comparison performed by the module, authorization to begin fueling is either permitted or declined.

公开(公告)号：US11828417B2

公开(公告)日：2023-11-28

申请号：US17318993

申请日：2021-05-12

Applicant: Universal Hydrogen Co.

Inventor： John-Paul Clarke ,  Jason Chua ,  Paul Eremenko ,  Jon Gordon

IPC: B60L50/72 ,  F17C13/08 ,  H01M8/04082 ,  B65B31/02 ,  B64D37/04 ,  B64D37/06 ,  B64D37/16 ,  B64D37/30 ,  B64F1/28 ,  F17C1/06 ,  B64D41/00

CPC classification number: F17C13/083 ,  B60L50/72 ,  B64D37/04 ,  B64D37/06 ,  B64D37/16 ,  B64D37/30 ,  B64F1/28 ,  B65B31/025 ,  H01M8/04201 ,  B64D41/00 ,  B64D2041/005 ,  F17C1/06 ,  F17C2203/03 ,  F17C2203/0621 ,  F17C2203/0624 ,  F17C2203/0663 ,  F17C2203/0673 ,  F17C2205/013 ,  F17C2205/0107 ,  F17C2205/0305 ,  F17C2205/0323 ,  F17C2205/0338 ,  F17C2221/012 ,  F17C2250/04 ,  F17C2265/066 ,  F17C2270/0189

Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods for storing, transporting, and using hydrogen. In some embodiments, the method may comprise (a) storing hydrogen fuel in one or more fuel storage modules; (b) transporting the one or more fuel storage modules to a vehicle fueling site, wherein one or more hydrogen fuel compatible vehicles are located at or near the vehicle fueling site; (c) loading the one or more fuel storage modules into the one or more hydrogen fuel compatible vehicles, wherein the one or more fuel storage modules are configured to be releasably coupled to the one or more hydrogen fuel compatible vehicles; and (d) decoupling the one or more fuel storage modules from the one or more hydrogen fuel compatible vehicles after the one or more fuel storage modules are depleted or partially depleted.

公开(公告)号：US20190056754A1

公开(公告)日：2019-02-21

申请号：US16168041

申请日：2018-10-23

Applicant: Beta Fluid Systems, Inc. dba Liquip International

Inventor： Clifford Glenn Darrow ,  Jonathan Edmund DeLine

IPC: G05D7/06 ,  F04B49/10 ,  B64F1/28 ,  F04B49/22 ,  F03C1/26 ,  F04B49/06 ,  F04B17/05

CPC classification number: G05D7/0629 ,  B64F1/28 ,  F03C1/26 ,  F04B17/05 ,  F04B49/06 ,  F04B49/106 ,  F04B49/22

Abstract: Embodiments include a modular fuel pump apparatus for an aircraft refueling chassis and related devices, systems and methods. In one exemplary embodiment, a pump module includes a hydraulic motor driven by a hydraulic pump connected to a chassis motor. A chassis engine is operated at a substantially constant RPM, which causes the hydraulic pump to output hydraulic fluid to the pump module at a substantially constant hydraulic pressure. The speed of the hydraulic motor can be varied by a proportional flow control valve disposed between the hydraulic pump and the hydraulic motor, thereby varying the speed of the fuel pump and the flow rate of the fuel. A controller is configured to operate the pressure control valve such that the flow of the fuel is maintained at a predetermined flow rate.

公开(公告)号：US20180229860A1

公开(公告)日：2018-08-16

申请号：US15743024

申请日：2015-09-07

Applicant: GUINAULT S.A.

Inventor： LIONEL CLERMONT ,  CHAFA CHAOURAR

IPC: B64F1/36 ,  G07C5/00 ,  B64F1/22 ,  B64F5/20 ,  B64F1/28 ,  B64F1/315 ,  G05D1/02

CPC classification number: B64F1/364 ,  B64F1/228 ,  B64F1/28 ,  B64F1/315 ,  B64F1/34 ,  B64F1/368 ,  B64F5/20 ,  B64F5/40 ,  G05D1/0278 ,  G07C5/008

Abstract: An aircraft ground support unit (1) for supplying a service to an aircraft (3) on the ground according to a specific servicing program is provided that includes reception means (5) suitable for identifying an aircraft (3) in motion or parked on the ground by receiving information emitted by a transponder (7) of said aircraft including an instantaneous GPS coordinates of the position of the aircraft, the identity of the aircraft, the type of aircraft, and the company of the aircraft, aircraft status data. A microprocessor is provided that is suitable for selecting and implementing a predefined servicing program stored in a database corresponding to the type and company of the thus identified aircraft (3) on the basis of the information received by the reception means. A data record device is also provided that is to store the events, aircraft status data, ground unit data for airlines operation optimization.

公开(公告)号：US20170368496A1

公开(公告)日：2017-12-28

申请号：US15192692

申请日：2016-06-24

Applicant: HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORPORATION

Inventor： Jonathan Rheaume ,  Haralambos Cordatos

IPC: B01D53/22 ,  B01D17/02 ,  B64D37/02 ,  B64D37/32

CPC classification number: B01D53/22 ,  B01D17/02 ,  B01D2053/221 ,  B01D2259/4516 ,  B64D37/005 ,  B64D37/02 ,  B64D37/32 ,  B64F1/28 ,  Y02T50/82

Abstract: A fuel tank system is disclosed that includes a fuel tank and a first fluid flow path between a gas space in the fuel tank and outside of the fuel system. A gas separation membrane is disposed with a first side in communication with the first fluid flow path and a second side in communication with a second fluid flow path. A fluid control device is in communication with the second fluid flow path and is configured to provide fluid flow from the second fluid flow path to a liquid space in the fuel tank or to outside of the fuel system. A prime mover is disposed in communication with the second fluid flow path, and is configured to move fluid on the second fluid flow path from the second side of the separation membrane to the fuel tank liquid space or to outside of the fuel system.

公开(公告)号：US20170233243A1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-17

申请号：US15406223

申请日：2017-01-13

Applicant: Daniel McNicholas

Inventor： Daniel McNicholas

IPC: B67D7/32 ,  B67D7/74 ,  A62C2/04 ,  B67D7/04

CPC classification number: B67D7/3218 ,  B60K2015/03019 ,  B60Y2200/51 ,  B64F1/28 ,  B67D7/0401 ,  B67D7/3209 ,  B67D7/3281 ,  B67D7/743 ,  B67D2007/0444 ,  B67D2007/0451 ,  F17C5/007 ,  F17C13/02 ,  F17C2205/0329 ,  F17C2205/0332 ,  F17C2205/037 ,  F17C2221/033 ,  F17C2223/0123 ,  F17C2223/036 ,  F17C2250/032 ,  F17C2250/0452 ,  F17C2250/0465 ,  F17C2250/0478 ,  F17C2260/042 ,  F17C2265/065 ,  F17C2270/0168 ,  Y10T137/8158

Abstract: A multiply-redundant system that protects fueling of rockets, aircraft and other vehicles using Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) along with an oxidizer such as Liquefied Oxygen. One or more sensors in combination with one or more optional microswitches combine to detect any leaks, fire or explosion hazards quickly locking out further fueling. For different levels of safety, different combinations of sensors can be used.

公开(公告)号：US20160362195A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-15

申请号：US15183302

申请日：2016-06-15

Applicant: Michael Joseph Wilkinson ,  David C. Taylor

Inventor： Michael Joseph Wilkinson ,  David C. Taylor

IPC: B64F1/28 ,  B67D7/36 ,  B60S5/02 ,  B67D7/38 ,  B67D7/84 ,  B67D7/04 ,  B67D7/62

CPC classification number: B64F1/28 ,  B67D7/04 ,  B67D7/36 ,  B67D7/38 ,  B67D7/62

Abstract: A fuel delivery system for transferring fuel using pressurized air includes a vehicle having a fuel tank supported by the vehicle, the fuel tank including a volume of fuel and a volume of pressurized air. A compressor supported on the vehicle and in fluid communication with the fuel tank operates to maintain a pressure of the pressurized air by monitoring a pressure of the air within the tank using a pressure sensor. A fuel transfer hose in fluid communication with the interior of the tank transfers the fuel to an item to be refueled using only a force of the pressurized air acting on the fuel when a tank valve of the tank is in the open position.

Abstract translation: 用于使用加压空气传送燃料的燃料输送系统包括具有由车辆支撑的燃料箱的车辆，所述燃料箱包括一定体积的燃料和一定体积的加压空气。 支撑在车辆上并与燃料箱流体连通的压缩机通过使用压力传感器监测罐内空气的压力来维持加压空气的压力。 与油箱内部流体连通的燃料输送软管在罐的罐阀处于打开位置时，仅使用作用在燃料上的加压空气的力将燃料转移到要加油的物品。

公开(公告)号：US09409762B1

公开(公告)日：2016-08-09

申请号：US14756064

申请日：2015-07-27

Applicant: SCHULTZ ENGINEERED PRODUCTS, INC.

Inventor： Basil B. Tilling ,  Robert L Schultz, Jr. ,  Alexander G. Murashko, Jr.

IPC: B67D7/42 ,  B64F1/28

CPC classification number: B67D7/42 ,  B64F1/28

Abstract: Provided are nozzles useful for controllably transferring any fluid including without limitation liquids such as hydrocarbon fuels from a first reservoir to a second reservoir. Dispensing nozzles as provided herein have several advantages, including increased control by the technician who is transferring the fluids over the nozzle itself by virtue of greater physical control and less operator fatigue. In addition, a small amount of force applied to the dispensing lever results in a relatively large opening of the control valve mechanism. Further, when line pressure is zero or near zero, it is not possible for un-metered fluid leakage to occur, which provides cost advantages to large volume vendors of liquids such as hydrocarbon fuels which are dispensed on a routine basis, such as at airports. Safety is also greatly enhanced, since latent quantities of fuel cannot flow out from lines equipped with the nozzles provided when supply lines are not pressurized.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于可控地将任何流体（包括但不限于诸如烃燃料的液体）从第一储存器传送到第二储存器的喷嘴。 如本文提供的分配喷嘴具有若干优点，包括由技术人员通过更大的物理控制和较少的操作者疲劳将流体转移到喷嘴本身上的增加的控制。 此外，施加到分配杆的少量的力导致控制阀机构的相对较大的开度。 此外，当管路压力为零或接近零时，不可能发生未计量的流体泄漏，这为大量批量的液体供应商提供了成本优势，例如在常规基础上分配的烃燃料，例如在机场 。 安全性也大大提高，因为当供给管线未加压时，燃料的潜在量不能从配备有喷嘴的管线流出。